miles Definition

mile
noun

1. In the imperial system: a unit of distance equal to 1760yd (1.61km). See also nautical mile.
2. A race over this distance, especially a race on foot.
3. colloq
A great distance; a large margin.
Example: missed by a mile

Derivative: miler
noun

An athlete or horse that runs races of one mile.

Derivative: miles

At a great distance.
Example: lives miles away

colloq
Very much.
Example: feel miles better

Etymology: Anglo-Saxon mil: originally a Roman unit of length consisting of 1000 double paces from Latin mille passuum a thousand paces.